Summary

Dr. Russell Shane Carr is a family medicine physician with three decades of experience caring for patients and families in the Shreveport area. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency training at the University of Arkansas Medical Center. Dr. Carr provides comprehensive primary care services and speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Carr practices at Willis Knighton Medical Center and sees patients at Pierremont Family Physicians in Shreveport, Louisiana. He has particular expertise in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, as well as treating hyperlipidemia and familial lipid disorders. His preventive care services include administering flu vaccines, shingles vaccines, and pneumococcal vaccines to help protect patients from serious infections. Patients have given Dr. Carr an average rating of 4.7 stars for his compassionate and thorough approach to family healthcare.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 30 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Arkanas Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Pierremont Family Physicians

1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 400Shreveport, LA 71105

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4.7 
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30 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Shreveport , LABossier City , LAShreveport , LABossier City , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Russell Shane S. Carr

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Plus
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Russell Shane S. Carr has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Russell Shane S. Carr has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Arkanas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Carr's NPI number is 1245205335.

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Dr. Russell Shane Carr speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Russell Shane Carr affiliated with?
Dr. Russell Shane Carr is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.
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